At Baptism we are forgiven the effects of original sin, as well as all of our actual sins. However, the temporal effects of original sin, such as the weakening of our will and mind, our dissordered passions, sickness, and death remain.
The graces given in the other sacraments help us to conquer these effects.
When suffering is endured in a state of grace, the suffering can bring us closer to Christ, and help to purify the world. We should pray in our times of suffering and encourage those suffering to know the gospel of suffering.
An ancient desert monk once said, “In the great trials of the spiritual life a person feels as if the pressence of God has been eclipsed. When this happens persevere because later comes a profound and interior joy that comes from grace.”
The 3 fruits of the Spirit are joy, love, and peace, and they are only obtained by suffering.
